Town Pop. 160

Living in West Dean (Chichester): Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Dean (Chichester) comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where West Dean (Chichester) most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the PO18 postcode district, West Dean (Chichester) ranks 11th. Against the wider PO18 district average of 38/100, that is 7 points below. Its environment score runs 10 points above the PO18 district's 69/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO18 postcode district.

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West Dean (Chichester) scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
956.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 951% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 1011% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 1246% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1096% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 606% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Race Track 39 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.151 · PM2.5 5.819 · PM10 9.451 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • West Dean CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital13 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14.1 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit17.6 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLavant Road Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity2,309 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.4%Student5.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership54.5%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Fishbourne 4.9 mi
Chichester 5.1 mi
Bosham 5.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 9.7 mi
J2 A3(M) 9.7 mi
J1 A3(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Dean (Chichester) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Singleton 30 0.8 mi away ⇄
Mid Lavant 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chichester 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tangmere 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Graffham 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Dean (Chichester) a nice place to live?

West Dean (Chichester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Dean (Chichester) is 31/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Dean (Chichester)?

West Dean (Chichester) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in West Dean (Chichester)

PO18 38 ⇄

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